Minor in Green Energy and Sustainability

About the Minor

This minor program aims to familiarize interested students with recent technological developments in renewable energy technologies and sustainability, as well as to conduct experimental work in these areas.

Students will explore the principles, characteristics and operation of various renewable energy sources, storage devices, and energy conversion systems. In addition, this minor is designed to encourage students to enhance their knowledge of the fields of sustainability and green energy technologies, so they may be able to expand their skills and career possibilities.

The minor in Green Energy and Sustainability has a broad audience, being created to give students both breadth and depth in this field, with focus on technologies and their societal, economic and environmental impact, with emphasis on the manufacturing industry.

Writing-intensive Requirements

In order to graduate, all students must pass three writing-intensive courses after their freshman year. Two writing-intensive courses must be in a student's major. The third can be in any discipline. Students are advised to take one writing-intensive class each year, beginning with the sophomore year, and to avoid “clustering” these courses near the end of their matriculation. Transfer students need to meet with an academic advisor to review the number of writing-intensive courses required to graduate.

For additional information, and an up-to-date list of the writing-intensive courses being offered, students should check the Drexel University Writing Center page